Psychology Program

Welcome to the Psychology Program at College of DuPage

Why people do the things they do is a question that has been asked throughout the
ages. The field of psychology tries to answer this question through the study of human
and animal behavior.

In the College of DuPage Psychology program, students explore a wide range of psychology
courses that can lead to a bachelor's degree at a four-year institution, career enhancement
or personal fulfillment.

COD offers an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree for students who are interested in transferring
to a four-year institution. Numerous College of DuPage psychology courses are completely
transferable, based on Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) standards.

Spotlight

“When I first came to COD, I was really scared, because I had been out of school for five years. My intent was to go after my GED because it was a free program and then continue. Even when I had passed my GED with honors and received a scholarship to continue, I was terrified of college courses. I’ve learned that the past doesn’t dictate the future. It’s a part of me, but it doesn’t have to be tomorrow. My hope and goal is to help heal as many people as possible.”

“I would encourage anyone considering COD to first take a deep look within themselves to find what they truly feel called to do. The next step is talking to an academic advisor. Finally, strategically plan your educational pathway and apply to every scholarship available to you. There are so many resources available at COD, so utilize them and graduate with momentum.”

"I was paying thousands of dollars a year to go to a four-year school that prided itself on small class sizes, teachers who knew your name and a sense of community. I didn't have any of those things until I came to COD, and it was a fraction of the price."

College of DuPage Addison Center

College of DuPage Addison Center is located in the Technology Center of DuPage (TCD) on the east side of Swift Road, north of North Avenue and south of Army Trail Road. Swift Road is approximately 3/4 mile west of Route 53 or I-355.

College of DuPage Lisle location

The Lisle location is home to the Center for Entrepreneurship and Workforce Development. College of DuPage Lisle is located in the One Corporate Lakes building at the corner of Forbes and Cabot drives, just north of Warrenville Road.

College of DuPage Naperville Center

College of DuPage Naperville Center is located on the south side of Rickert Drive. Rickert Drive is accessed by turning north from 75th Street two miles west of Washington Street. From Route 59, travel east on 75th Street to Rickert Drive and turn north.

College of DuPage Westmont Center

College of DuPage Westmont Center is located on the west side of Pasquinelli Drive. Pasquinelli Drive is accessed by turning north from Ogden Avenue one block west of Route 83. The center entrance is immediately north of the bank.